The Brazil international was brought in from Lazio on Friday and Mazzarri believes his ability on the ball will give his side another dimension.

“I consider Hernanes to be a player who can take many midfield roles and he has matured over time,” he said, as reported by Football Italia. “I wanted players who could recover the ball and know how to start moves. He can be a central midfielder or a trequartista, a complete player with an excellent left foot.

“I believe he is the kind of player who can be an extra weapon in Inter’s future.”